Our standard home inspection is a detailed visual inspection of your home’s structural elements and accessible systems, and much more.  We provide you with an easy-to-understand report to help you better understand the property you are purchasing.
Our home inspection provides you peace of mind throughout the transaction.

Home Inspection Includes

Roof

1. the roof-covering materials
2. the gutters
3. the downspouts
4. the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations
5. the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs

Exterior

1. the exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim
2. all exterior doors
3. adjacent walkways and driveways
4. stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps
5. porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports
6. railings, guards and handrails
7. the eaves, soffits and fascia
8. a representative number of windows
9. vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion

Lot and Landscaping

1. trees
2. shrubs
3. gates
4. fencing
5. grading
6. drainage
7. driveway
8. window wells

Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

1. the foundation
2. the basement
3. the crawlspace
4. structural components

Heating & Cooling

1. the location of the thermostat for the heating and cooling system
2. the energy source
3. the heating method
4. the cooling method

Plumbing

1. the main water supply shut-off valve
2. the main fuel supply shut-off valve
3. the water heating equipment,
4. interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets
5. all toilets for proper operation by flushing
6. all sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage
7. the drain, waste and vent system
8. drainage sump pumps with accessible floats

Electrical

1. the service drop
2. the overhead service conductors and attachment point
3. the service head, gooseneck and drip loops
4. the service mast, service conduit and raceway
5. the electric meter and base
6. service-entrance conductors
7. the main service disconnect
8. panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses)
9. service grounding and bonding
10. a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles
11. where possible all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester
12. smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors

Fireplace

1. readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys
2. lintels above the fireplace openings
3. damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable
4. cleanout doors and frames

Attic, Insulation & Ventilation

1. insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas
2. ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas
3. mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area

Doors, Windows & Interior

1. a representative number of doors and windows by opening and closing them
2. floors, walls and ceilings
3. stairs, steps, landings, stairways and ramps
4. railings, guards and handrails
5. garage vehicle doors and the operation of garage vehicle door openers, using normal operating controls

(Optional) Systems & Components

1. garbage disposal
2. stove/range/cooktop
3. microwave/vent
4. dishwasher
5. trash compactor
6. whole house vacuum systems
7. lawn and garden sprinklers
8. out buildings
9. outdoor cooking equipment